Acupuncture for bladder discomfort after surgery
Efficacy of Acupuncture on Catheter-Related-Bladder Discomfort After Transurethral Surgery： A Random Control Clinical Trial
This study is testing whether acupuncture can help adults feel less bladder discomfort after surgery for bladder issues.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing, Beijing) |
| Trial ID | NCT06196437 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture in alleviating catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) in adults following bladder outlet obstruction surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either acupuncture or sham acupuncture to determine the treatment's efficacy. To ensure unbiased results, outcome assessors and statisticians will be blinded to the treatment allocation. The study aims to provide insights into a non-pharmacological approach to managing postoperative discomfort.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 who are undergoing transurethral surgery for bladder neck obstruction or benign prostatic obstruction.
Not a fit: Patients with other urinary tract conditions or severe comorbidities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could offer a non-invasive treatment option for patients experiencing bladder discomfort after surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While acupuncture has been explored in various contexts, this specific application for catheter-related bladder discomfort is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-75 years old, signed informed consent * Clinical diagnosis of bladder neck obstruction or benign prostatic obstruction * Transurethral holmium laser resection of the prostate/transurethral cystoscopy posterior urethral decompression of the bladder neck was planned Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing lower urinary tract surgery due to other diseases * Complicated with urinary tract infection, urinary calculi, urethral stricture, neurogenic bladder, chronic interstitial cystitis * Receiving treatment for other medical conditions that may affect bladder function * Patients with severe heart, lung, cerebrovascular, liver, kidney, hematopoietic system and mental diseases * Patients with contraindications to acupuncture treatment or fear acupuncture treatment
Where this trial is running
Beijing, Beijing
- Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences — Beijing, Beijing, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ran Pang, MD
- Email: pangran2002@sina.com
- Phone: +8610-88001040
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.